In Government

━━━━━

Utopians have demonstrated exceptional leadership and public service across various branches of the Philippine government, embodying their enduring vow of service and dedication to the nation.

UTOPIANS IN THE JUDICIARY

SUPREME COURT JUSTICES

COURT OF APPEALS JUSTICES

SANDIGANBAYAN JUSTICES

COURT OF TAX APPEALS JUSTICE

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT JUDGES

​​Renato
​Corona

23rd Chief Justice
May 17, 2010 – May 29, 2012

Alexander
Gesmundo

27th Chief Justice
​​April 5, 2021 – Present

Brod Roberto A. Abad
Utopia 1964
Associate Justice (2009 - 2014)

Brod Arturo D. Brion
Utopia 1970
Associate Justice (2008 - 2016)

Brod Andres B. Reyes
Utopia 1972
Associate Justice (2017 – 2020)

Brod Rodil V. Zalameda
Utopia 1983 - Beatles
​Associate Justice (2019 - Present)

UTOPIANS IN THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

Pantaleon Alvarez
​20th Speaker of the House of Representatives
July 25, 2016 – July 23, 2018​

• Pantaleon Diaz Alvarez (Utopia 1978) – Speaker (2016–2018); Representative, First District, Davao del Norte (2016–Present)
• Benjamin de Castro Abalos (Utopia 1985, Rambo) – Representative, Lone District of Mandaluyong City (2004–2007)
• Jose Benjamin Abrio Benaldo (Utopia 1993, Pegasus) – Representative, First Congressional District, Cagayan de Oro City (2010–2013)
• Enrico Reantillo Echiverri (Utopia 1977, Blue Boys) – Representative, First District, Caloocan City (1998–2001; 2013–2016)
• Magtanggol T. Gunigundo (Utopia 1985, Mary) – Representative, Lone District of Valenzuela City (1998–2001); Second District, Valenzuela City (2001–2004; 2007–2016)
• Ferdinand Ledesma Hernandez (Utopia 1987, JD) – Deputy Speaker (2016–2021; 2025 - Present); Representative, Second District, South Cotabato (2013–2021)
• Exequiel B. Javier (Utopia 1967) - Representative - Lone District of Antique (1987-2001; 2010-2016)
  
• Rogelio Sarmiento (Utopia 1968) – Representative, First District, Davao del Norte (1992–1998); First District, Compostela Valley (1998–2001)
• Buenaventura Geronimo Perez Treñas (Utopia 1978, Kamikaze) – Representative, Lone District, Iloilo City (2010–2019); Member, House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (2013–2016)
• Vicente III S.E. Veloso (Utopia) – Representative, Third Congressional District, Leyte City (2016–2022)
• Leandro Jr. Buenconsejo Verceles (Utopia 1985, Mary) – Representative, Lone District, Catanduanes (1992–2001)
• Henry F. Oaminal Jr. (Batch 2013, Tiwala), Representative, Asenso Pinoy Partylist (2025–Present)
• Jan Rurik dL. Padiernos (Batch 2012, Stallion), Representative, Galing Sa Puso Partylist (2025–Present)

UTOPIANS IN THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

SECRETARIES

ASSISTANT SECRETARIES

UNDERSECRETARIES

Office of the President

• Ricardo Blancaflor (Utopia 1976, Dirty Dozen) - Undersecretary
• Gamaliel Asis Cordoba (Utopia 1993, Pegasus) - Undersecretary (2003 - 2006); Appointments Secretary (2006 - 2007)
• Ian Norman Dato (Utopia 1999) - Undersecretary
• Ricojudge Janvier M. Echiverri (Utopia 2000, Nasugbu) - Deputy Executive Secretary (March 9, 2002 - 2022); Deputy Director General, Anti-Red Tape Authority
• Fidel Jr. Jurado Exconde (Utopia 1993, Pegasus) - Assistant Secretary
• McJill Bryant T. Fernandez (Utopia 2004, 3 Musketeers) - Deputy Executive Secretary (2018 - March 2022)
• Gabriel Lorenzo L. Ignacio (Utopia 2011, Tatsulok) - Assistant Secretary
• Jerome Largoza Inciong (Utopia 1999, Lucky 9) - Undersecretary
• Melvin Alvarez Matibag (Utopia 1991, First Wave) - Cabinet Secretary (2021-2022)
• Paquito N. Ochoa (Utopia 1981, Lakas-Loob) - Executive Secretary (2010-2016)
• Jose Tianco Tale (Utopia 1975) - Deputy Executive Secretary (2001 - 2006); Undersecretary, Cabinet Secretariat and Deputy Head, Presidential Management Staff (1989 - 1992)
• Fredderick Aure Vida (Utopia 1992, Kabiyak) - Assistant Secretary (2006)​
  

See Full List

UTOPIANS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

​AKLAN

• QUIMPO, Reynaldo Mijares (Utopia 1977) - Vice Governor (2016 - Present)
• CLEOPE, Apolinar II Cortes (Utopia 1980, Lakas Diwa) - Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan, First District (2022 - Present); Member, Sangguniang Bayan, Balete, Aklan (1998 - 2007; 2010 - 2019)

ANTIQUE

• JAVIER, Evelio B. (Utopia 1965) - Governor (1971 – 1980)
• JAVIER, Exequiel B. (Utopia 1967) - Governor (1998 - 2007); (2010 - 2016)
  
• DY BUCO, Edward James A. (Utopia 1986, Freedom) - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, 2nd District (1995 - 1998)
  
• JAVIER, Tobias M. (Utopia 1990) - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, 1st District (2007 - 2016)

BATAAN

• GAZA, Jomar L. (Utopia 1995, Kasama) - Provincial Board Member, First District  (2022 - Present)​

SEE FULL LIST

UTOPIANS IN AGENCIES, AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, BUREAUS, 
​COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, OFFICES, AND SYSTEMS

​ANTI-RED TAPE AUTHORITY

• BRINGAS, Eduardo V. (Utopia 1984, Cescraft 23) - Executive Director (February, 2018 - February, 2020)

BUREAU OF CUSTOMS

• BERNARDO, Antonio M. (Utopia 1985, Rambo) - Commissioner (March 14, 2002 - August 23, 2004)
• ALCARAZ, Arnel Cruz (Utopia 1987, JD) - Deputy Commissioner
• DY BUCO, Edward James A. (Utopia 1986) - Deputy Commissioner
• LIGON, Rolando Jr. A. (Utopia 1994, Pegasus) - Assistant Commissioner

​
BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE

• BUÑAG, Jose Mario C. (Utopia 1964) - Commissioner​
  

SEE FULL LIST

UTOPIANS IN GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND CONTROLLED
CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

BANKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS

• SURATOS, Armando L. (Utopia 1968) - Deputy Governor

COCONUT INDUSTRY INVESTMENT FUND (CIIF OIL MILLS GROUP)

• ROMERO, Leo C. (Utopia 1976) - Director

GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM

• RAFOLS, Roy Joseph Matillano (Utopia 1981,  Lakas-Loob) - Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2005 - 2006)
• SIAZON, Edmund Leighton Respicio (Utopia 1976) - Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel (2006 - 2007)
• TALE, Jose Tianco (Utopia 1975) - Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel  (2013 - 2014)​

SEE FULL LIST